The Clans

The Nine Clans of Varangard, or simply the Clans, are a number of cultural tribes in the North. Though they all have distinct practices, cultures, and beliefs, they all, to varying degrees, ascribe to a general belief in the Thanir gods, the concept of fate (which they call wyrd), and the ideals of honor and revering ones ancestors.

Each clan is led by a Jarl who, depending on the given clan, is chosen by merit, strength of arms or by a council of elders, or some other ritual. The Jarl carries the voice of the clan, and acts as an ambassador, war chief and leader.

List of the Clans
The Nine Clans are divided across three general provinces that were once kingdoms. These are Tor, Vestrun and Folkvangur.


 * Clan Gralka: Native to the province of Tor, the Gralkans are a wild and deeply spiritual clan famed for their undying devotion to their gods.
 * Clan Ulfberht: Native to the province of TBD, the Ulflings are known for their honor and the value they place on all voices, great and small.
 * Clan Hrafka: Native to the province of Tor, the Hrafkaari are masters of keel and tide. Every respectable Hrafkaari ship carries a Stormsinger on its deck.
 * Clan Jórkal: Native to the province of Vestrun, the Jóralings are also known as the horse lords for their mastery over mounted warfare and the training of horses.
 * Clan Torvaar: Native to the province of Tor, the Torvaari were once the masters of the region, but are now famed for their stout warriors and skilled metalworkers.
 * Clan Gríndig: Native to the province of TBD, the Gríndlings are famous for their courage and the hunting of great sea monsters, including whales and sea serpents.
 * Clan Drekvaar: Native to the province of Vestrun, more specifically the Dragon Stones, the Drekvaari are a separatist clan. They are feared for the gruesome raids they carry out on their neighbors.
 * Clan Veiða: Native to the province of Vestrun, the Veiðalings are a clan of expert hunters, foragers and trackers. They are also famed for their beekeeping and the mead they produce.
 * Clan Ravna: Also known as the Lost Clan, the Ravnaari are said to have sunk into the seas with along with their homeland of Mýr during the Shattering.